What stands out on the face of the statements and the campaign reports. Each one says why, what to check, and the rule it rests on, with the official text. None of them is a finding of wrongdoing.
Put $238,764 of their own into the State Assembly Member District 3 campaign (54% of its money)
Itemized money to Andrew Coolidge for Assembly 2026 through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $442,816 in contributions, of which $238,764 from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $23,288 of their own into the State Assembly Member District 15 campaign (99% of its money)
Itemized money to WEBB FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; ARTHUR through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $508 in contributions, of which $288 from the candidate, plus $23,000 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $25,000 of their own into the Board of Equalization Member District 3 campaign (73% of its money)
Itemized money to SANCHEZ FOR BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2026 through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $9,325 in contributions, of which $0 from the candidate, plus $25,000 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
3 sources on this statement also gave to their campaign
Listed here and among the campaign's contributors in Cal-Access: California Democratic Party ($9,061), California Democratic Party ($9,061), California Democratic Party ($9,061).
What to check
Context: a donor who is also an employer, client or gift-giver is public on both records.
Whether the official later acted on matters involving them (votes, contracts, recusals).
Put $1,850,000 of their own into the State Senate District 24 campaign (39% of its money)
Itemized money to Brian Goldsmith for State Senate 2026 through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $4,454,935 in contributions, of which $1,500,000 from the candidate, plus $350,000 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $69,000 of their own into the State Assembly Member District 16 campaign (90% of its money)
Itemized money to KATHRANI FOR STATE ASSEMBLY 2026; CHIRAG through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $55,701 in contributions, of which $48,000 from the candidate, plus $21,000 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $10,000 of their own into the Governor campaign (87% of its money)
Itemized money to SARMIENTO FOR GOVERNOR 2026; CHRISTINE through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $1,500 in contributions, of which $0 from the candidate, plus $10,000 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $24,367 of their own into the Lieutenant Governor campaign (86% of its money)
Itemized money to FENNELL FOR LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR, 2026; DAVID, FENNELL FOR LT. GOVERNOR 2014… through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $4,000 in contributions, of which $0 from the candidate, plus $24,367 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $100,000 of their own into the Board of Equalization Member District 4 campaign (61% of its money)
Itemized money to Friends of Denis Bilodeau, Denis Bilodeau for Assembly… through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $63,448 in contributions, of which $0 from the candidate, plus $100,000 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $135,084 of their own into the State Assembly Member District 40 campaign (64% of its money)
Itemized money to Elizabeth Ahlers for Senate 2024, Elizabeth Ahlers for Assembly 2026 through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $137,079 in contributions, of which $61,084 from the candidate, plus $74,000 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $320,000 of their own into the State Senate District 24 campaign (55% of its money)
Itemized money to Ellen Evans for State Senate 2026 through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $271,684 in contributions, of which $10,000 from the candidate, plus $310,000 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $75,000 of their own into the State Senate District 24 campaign (31% of its money)
Itemized money to Eric Alegria for State Senate 2026 through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $167,067 in contributions, of which $0 from the candidate, plus $75,000 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
3 sources on this statement also gave to their campaign
Listed here and among the campaign's contributors in Cal-Access: Barona Band of Mission Indians ($17,700), California Democratic Party ($1,043), Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians ($11,800).
What to check
Context: a donor who is also an employer, client or gift-giver is public on both records.
Whether the official later acted on matters involving them (votes, contracts, recusals).
Put $101,114 of their own into the State Assembly Member District 3 campaign (30% of its money)
Itemized money to Johansson for Assembly 2026 through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $239,025 in contributions, of which $1,114 from the candidate, plus $100,000 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $113,410 of their own into the State Assembly Member District 47 campaign (85% of its money)
Itemized money to Jason Byors for Assembly District 47 (2026) through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $54,038 in contributions, of which $33,410 from the candidate, plus $80,000 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $42,750 of their own into the Treasurer campaign (38% of its money)
Itemized money to Jennifer Hawks for CA State Treasurer 2026 through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $72,452 in contributions, of which $2,250 from the candidate, plus $40,500 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $25,000 of their own into the State Assembly Member District 31 campaign (51% of its money)
Itemized money to Polsgrove for Assembly 2026 through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $24,100 in contributions, of which $0 from the candidate, plus $25,000 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $400,305 of their own into the Board of Equalization Member District 2 campaign (69% of its money)
Itemized money to PIMENTEL FOR BOARD OF EQUALIZATION 2026 through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $479,255 in contributions, of which $300,305 from the candidate, plus $100,000 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $35,000 of their own into the Governor campaign (98% of its money)
Itemized money to HENDERSON FOR GOVERNOR 2026 through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $862 in contributions, of which $0 from the candidate, plus $35,000 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $213,600 of their own into the State Senate District 26 campaign (35% of its money)
Itemized money to Juan Camacho for State Senate 2026 through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $501,994 in contributions, of which $103,600 from the candidate, plus $110,000 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $213,600 of their own into the State Senate District 26 campaign (35% of its money)
Itemized money to Juan Camacho for State Senate 2026 through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $501,994 in contributions, of which $103,600 from the candidate, plus $110,000 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $491,000 of their own into the Governor campaign (86% of its money)
Itemized money to Leo Zacky for Governor 2022, Leo Zacky For Governor 2026… through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $475,370 in contributions, of which $398,000 from the candidate, plus $93,000 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $10,000 of their own into the State Assembly Member District 9 campaign (41% of its money)
Itemized money to Adams for Assembly 2026 through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $14,295 in contributions, of which $0 from the candidate, plus $10,000 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $100,000 of their own into the State Assembly Member District 72 campaign (85% of its money)
Itemized money to RE-ELECT ASSEMBLYMAN MATTHEW HARPER - 2018, HARPER FOR ASSEMBLY 2012… through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $17,600 in contributions, of which $0 from the candidate, plus $100,000 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $195,260 of their own into the Insurance Commissioner campaign (77% of its money)
Itemized money to Farren for Insurance Commissioner 2026 through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $153,370 in contributions, of which $95,260 from the candidate, plus $100,000 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $61,542 of their own into the State Assembly Member District 51 campaign (81% of its money)
Itemized money to GERAGHTY FOR STATE ASSEMBLY 2026 through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $53,946 in contributions, of which $39,542 from the candidate, plus $22,000 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $61,542 of their own into the State Assembly Member District 51 campaign (81% of its money)
Itemized money to GERAGHTY FOR STATE ASSEMBLY 2026 through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $53,946 in contributions, of which $39,542 from the candidate, plus $22,000 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $29,373 of their own into the State Assembly Member District 2 campaign (95% of its money)
Itemized money to Mike Greer For Assembly 2024, Mike Greer for Assembly 2026 through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $30,904 in contributions, of which $29,373 from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $400,000 of their own into the State Assembly Member District 27 campaign (39% of its money)
Itemized money to Murphy for Assembly 2026 through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $614,183 in contributions, of which $0 from the candidate, plus $400,000 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $615,000 of their own into the Insurance Commissioner campaign (53% of its money)
Itemized money to Patrick Wolff for Insurance Commissioner 2026 through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $1,052,431 in contributions, of which $515,000 from the candidate, plus $100,000 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $74,500 of their own into the State Assembly Member District 34 campaign (35% of its money)
Itemized money to Putz for Assembly 2026 through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $139,922 in contributions, of which $1,500 from the candidate, plus $73,000 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $25,000 of their own into the State Senate District 10 campaign (86% of its money)
Itemized money to LIU FOR STATE SENATE DISTRICT 10 2026; RAYMOND through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $4,010 in contributions, of which $0 from the candidate, plus $25,000 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $82,855 of their own into the Insurance Commissioner campaign (88% of its money)
Itemized money to HOWELL FOR SENATE 2024; ELECT ROBERT, HOWELL FOR INSURANCE COMMISSIONER 2026; ROBERT… through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $44,620 in contributions, of which $32,855 from the candidate, plus $50,000 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $48,000 of their own into the State Assembly Member District 42 campaign (27% of its money)
Itemized money to Rhodes for Assembly 2026 through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $131,692 in contributions, of which $0 from the candidate, plus $48,000 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $30,300 of their own into the State Senate District 26 campaign (41% of its money)
Itemized money to MASOG (SAM SHIN) FOR STATE SENATE 2026; SANG through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $44,258 in contributions, of which $0 from the candidate, plus $30,300 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $300,000 of their own into the State Assembly Member District 66 campaign (26% of its money)
Itemized money to Sara Deen for Assembly 2026 through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $1,043,778 in contributions, of which $200,000 from the candidate, plus $100,000 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $1,300,979 of their own into the State Senate District 10 campaign (77% of its money)
Itemized money to Scott Sakakihara for Senate 2026 through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $449,571 in contributions, of which $50,979 from the candidate, plus $1,250,000 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $66,904 of their own into the State Assembly Member District 74 campaign (29% of its money)
Itemized money to FARIAS FOR ASSEMBLY 2026; SERGIO through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $165,298 in contributions, of which $0 from the candidate, plus $66,904 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $161,389 of their own into the State Assembly Member District 30 campaign (80% of its money)
Itemized money to Kessler for Assembly 2026 through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $72,151 in contributions, of which $30,813 from the candidate, plus $130,577 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $288,886 of their own into the Lieutenant Governor campaign (99% of its money)
Itemized money to Shelton for Lt. Governor 2026 through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $91,176 in contributions, of which $88,886 from the candidate, plus $200,000 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $224,000 of their own into the State Assembly Member District 34 campaign (92% of its money)
Itemized money to FOX FOR ASSEMBLY, STEVE, FOX FOR ASSEMBLY - 36TH DISTRICT NOVEMBER 2012, STEVE… through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $165,874 in contributions, of which $147,000 from the candidate, plus $77,000 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $220,605,302 of their own into the Governor campaign (nearly all of its money)
Itemized money to STEYER FOR GOVERNOR 2026 through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $221,097,500 in contributions, of which $220,605,302 from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $242,957 of their own into the Governor campaign (nearly all of its money)
Itemized money to PARLEY FOR GOVERNOR 2026; THUNDER through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $156,680 in contributions, of which $156,080 from the candidate, plus $86,877 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $28,246 of their own into the State Senate District 32 campaign (29% of its money)
Itemized money to TATE FOR SENATE 2026 through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $70,769 in contributions, of which $246 from the candidate, plus $28,000 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $138,000 of their own into the Lieutenant Governor campaign (95% of its money)
Itemized money to Tim Myers for Lieutenant Governor 2026 through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $76,050 in contributions, of which $69,000 from the candidate, plus $69,000 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $34,411 of their own into the State Assembly Member District 36 campaign (42% of its money)
Itemized money to Tomas Oliva for Assembly 2026, Tomas Oliva for El Centro City Council 2022… through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $53,743 in contributions, of which $5,550 from the candidate, plus $28,861 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $100,000 of their own into the Treasurer campaign (53% of its money)
Itemized money to Vazquez for State Board of Equalization 2022, Tony Vazquez for State Treasurer 2026… through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $89,680 in contributions, of which $0 from the candidate, plus $100,000 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
Put $760,000 of their own into the Board of Equalization Member District 3 campaign (68% of its money)
Itemized money to Yvonne Yiu for State Controller 2022, Yvonne Yiu for State Board of Equalization 2026… through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $1,007,028 in contributions, of which $650,000 from the candidate, plus $110,000 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
7 sources on this statement also gave to their campaign
Listed here and among the campaign's contributors in Cal-Access: California Issues Forum ($3,449), California Issues Forum ($3,449), California Issues Forum ($3,449), California Issues Forum ($3,449).
What to check
Context: a donor who is also an employer, client or gift-giver is public on both records.
Whether the official later acted on matters involving them (votes, contracts, recusals).
5 sources on this statement also gave to their campaign
Listed here and among the campaign's contributors in Cal-Access: Barona Band of Mission Indians ($11,800), Robert Rivas for Assembly 2026 ($5,900), California Democratic Party ($339,552), Smith Sirisakorn ($1,000).
What to check
Context: a donor who is also an employer, client or gift-giver is public on both records.
Whether the official later acted on matters involving them (votes, contracts, recusals).
5 sources on this statement also gave to their campaign
Listed here and among the campaign's contributors in Cal-Access: Barona Band of Mission Indians ($7,000), AllState California PAC ($5,900), San Manuel Band of Mission Indians ($11,800), AT &T Services Inc., and its Affiliates ($7,400).
What to check
Context: a donor who is also an employer, client or gift-giver is public on both records.
Whether the official later acted on matters involving them (votes, contracts, recusals).
5 sources on this statement also gave to their campaign
Listed here and among the campaign's contributors in Cal-Access: Papan for Assembly 2026 ($7,500), California Democratic Party ($5,039), Todd Wagner ($31,400), California Democratic Party ($5,039).
What to check
Context: a donor who is also an employer, client or gift-giver is public on both records.
Whether the official later acted on matters involving them (votes, contracts, recusals).
3 sources on this statement also gave to their campaign
Listed here and among the campaign's contributors in Cal-Access: Transportation California ($447), California democratic party ($1,731), California democratic party ($1,731).
What to check
Context: a donor who is also an employer, client or gift-giver is public on both records.
Whether the official later acted on matters involving them (votes, contracts, recusals).
3 sources on this statement also gave to their campaign
Listed here and among the campaign's contributors in Cal-Access: California Border Issues Project ($500), Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians ($10,000), Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians ($10,000).
What to check
Context: a donor who is also an employer, client or gift-giver is public on both records.
Whether the official later acted on matters involving them (votes, contracts, recusals).
4 sources on this statement also gave to their campaign
Listed here and among the campaign's contributors in Cal-Access: California Democratic Party ($271,114), California Democratic Party ($271,114), Barona Band of Mission Indians ($3,500), Robert Rivas for Assembly 2026 ($5,900).
What to check
Context: a donor who is also an employer, client or gift-giver is public on both records.
Whether the official later acted on matters involving them (votes, contracts, recusals).
8 sources on this statement also gave to their campaign
Listed here and among the campaign's contributors in Cal-Access: The Niello Company ($5,900), The Niello Company ($5,900), The Niello Company ($5,900), The Niello Company ($5,900).
What to check
Context: a donor who is also an employer, client or gift-giver is public on both records.
Whether the official later acted on matters involving them (votes, contracts, recusals).
Put $400,000 of their own into the Board of Equalization Member District 2 campaign (76% of its money)
Itemized money to Sally Lieber for Board of Equalization 2026, Lieber for Assembly 2004… through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $223,269 in contributions, of which $100,000 from the candidate, plus $300,000 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).
4 sources on this statement also gave to their campaign
Listed here and among the campaign's contributors in Cal-Access: Pechanga Band of Indians ($5,800), Barona Band of Mission Indians ($5,900), Allstate California PAC ($5,900), Independent Voter Project ($480).
What to check
Context: a donor who is also an employer, client or gift-giver is public on both records.
Whether the official later acted on matters involving them (votes, contracts, recusals).
7 sources on this statement also gave to their campaign
Listed here and among the campaign's contributors in Cal-Access: California Border Issues Project ($1,388), California Issues Forum ($3,449), California Issues Forum ($3,449), California Issues Forum ($3,449).
What to check
Context: a donor who is also an employer, client or gift-giver is public on both records.
Whether the official later acted on matters involving them (votes, contracts, recusals).
2 sources on this statement also gave to their campaign
Listed here and among the campaign's contributors in Cal-Access: San Manuel Band of Mission Indians ($11,800), Viejas Band of Kumeyaay Indians ($5,900).
What to check
Context: a donor who is also an employer, client or gift-giver is public on both records.
Whether the official later acted on matters involving them (votes, contracts, recusals).
2 sources on this statement also gave to their campaign
Listed here and among the campaign's contributors in Cal-Access: Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians ($7,500), Barona Band of Mission Indians ($5,900).
What to check
Context: a donor who is also an employer, client or gift-giver is public on both records.
Whether the official later acted on matters involving them (votes, contracts, recusals).
3 sources on this statement also gave to their campaign
Listed here and among the campaign's contributors in Cal-Access: California Democratic Party ($5,039), California Democratic Party ($5,039), Chip Robertson ($9,800).
What to check
Context: a donor who is also an employer, client or gift-giver is public on both records.
Whether the official later acted on matters involving them (votes, contracts, recusals).
3 sources on this statement also gave to their campaign
Listed here and among the campaign's contributors in Cal-Access: William Nelson ($10,900), Josephine Narciso ($2,000), Imprenta Communications Group ($728).
What to check
Context: a donor who is also an employer, client or gift-giver is public on both records.
Whether the official later acted on matters involving them (votes, contracts, recusals).
7 sources on this statement also gave to their campaign
Listed here and among the campaign's contributors in Cal-Access: The Niello Company ($5,900), The Niello Company ($5,900), The Niello Company ($5,900), The Niello Company ($5,900).
What to check
Context: a donor who is also an employer, client or gift-giver is public on both records.
Whether the official later acted on matters involving them (votes, contracts, recusals).
Put $400,000 of their own into the Board of Equalization Member District 2 campaign (76% of its money)
Itemized money to Sally Lieber for Board of Equalization 2026, Lieber for Assembly 2004… through Cal-Access reports in 2025-2026: $223,269 in contributions, of which $100,000 from the candidate, plus $300,000 in loans from the candidate.
What to check
Context, not a problem: candidates may fund their own campaigns.
Loans can be repaid from later contributions (Cal-Access Schedule B).